Dental Hygienist - I Am Boundless, Inc. - Worthington, OH

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Worthington, OH

Job Description

Summary/Objective
The Dental Hygienist will provide quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. Assist the other staff in a variety of patient care, office, sterilization, and laboratory duties. Perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.
Essential Functions

Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned. Assess the dental condition and needs of the patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed and bleeding gums and oral lesions.
Expose, process, and mount radiographs.
Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Procedures may include; prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and subgingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments,
Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
Educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care, including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition, and need for professional care.
Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the organization in promoting dental health.
Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation.
Interact positively with a diverse, sometimes difficult, and demanding patient population.
Provide service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
Utilize the requisite tools, systems, technology, and equipment in the collection of patient data, records management, and collections.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup, and materials.
Demonstrate knowledge of established oral hygiene concepts and periodontal therapies.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma.
Successful completion of an accredited dental hygienist program.
Current Registered Dental Hygienist with Ohio licensure.
Current CPR and first aid
Current X-ray/radiation safety certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

2 years of experience as a dental hygienist
Certification to administer local anesthesia is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use the computer for scheduling, dental records, and digital X-rays.
Ability to succeed in customer service/patient services or working with the general public, preferably in a medical care facility.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a clinical environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position, and hours of work and days are Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be an option to expand hours to full time as the clinic grows.
Travel
This position will not be required to travel.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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